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23/09/2026

Kenyan reggae artists in the womb!......

โ€Dynamic things take timeโ€
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Did you know that if you translate it into English โ€Dula Wetuโ€ means, PLAY OURS!!! Play KE REGGAE FAMILY ๐Ÿ”ฅSABBATH MEDITA...
12/09/2026

Did you know that if you translate it into English โ€Dula Wetuโ€ means, PLAY OURS!!!

Play KE REGGAE FAMILY ๐Ÿ”ฅ

SABBATH MEDITATION.

At Kenyan Reggae Magazine, we often think about the power of a name.

As Africans, we come from cultures where names carry meaning, identity, history and destiny. So when an artist gets the opportunity to name themselves, we believe that choice should carry some weight.

A name should give you something to grow into,

It should give you longevity, power, strength and the wings to rise into your future. It should connect you to your roots. It should give you a foundation, a sense of where you come from, even as you grow into where you're going.

Because once you choose a name, you should be prepared to become it.

Thinking about Jua Cali and Redsan, two names belonging to artists who have made an undeniable mark on Kenyan music.

There is something fascinating about the way an artist's chosen name can become part of the culture around them. Linguistically, Jua Cali and Red San carry a similar meaning, but each expression is deeply familiar within different parts of the Kenyan landscape.

And that is the thought: sometimes, the name you choose carries a connection that goes beyond its literal meaning.

Then there is Necessary Noize, a clever name that almost speaks for itself. Nobody forgets unnecessary noise, and therefore, Necessary Noize will always have a reason to be heard.

And then there is Stoneface Priest.

There is a presence in that name. And when you listen to the music, you hear it.

And look at names like Ital Candy, Queen Ifrika, Binti Afrika, Queen Omega,, Chemikali,di General, Black Omolo, Nazizi, Mzungu Mjanja , Natty Konshanz, just a few examples

They don't just identify the artists. They become part of the legacy.

So this strong end, Kenyan Reggae Magazine asks:

Whatever name you've given yourself, can you grow into it?

Can it connect you to your roots?
Can it give you a foundation?
Can you stand in it?

Who might you be?

Our Music Our Stories Our Vibes.



๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ A MESSAGE OF CONDOLENCEIt is with deep sadness that we share the heartbreaking news of the loss of the second baby of...
04/09/2026

๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ A MESSAGE OF CONDOLENCE

It is with deep sadness that we share the heartbreaking news of the loss of the second baby of Kenyan reggae publicist Mih the Publicist.

At this difficult and painful time, we stand with her and her family in love, strength and solidarity. โค๏ธโ€๐Ÿฉน

Please join us in sending her messages of warmth, comfort and strength, and keep her and her entire family in your thoughts and prayers as they navigate this unimaginable loss.

For those who would like to offer financial support, you can also send your contribution through the M-Pesa number provided on the poster.

May she and her family find strength, comfort and peace during this difficult time. ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ๐Ÿค

Our deepest condolences.
Kenyan Reggae Magazine
Our Music. Our Stories. Our Vibes.

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๐Ÿ”ฅ KENREG EVENTS FLASH! ๐Ÿ”ฅ236 SOUND KULTCHA  2ND ANNIVERSARY! Brought to you by Radical Empire Sounds Radical empire sound...
02/09/2026

๐Ÿ”ฅ KENREG EVENTS FLASH! ๐Ÿ”ฅ

236 SOUND KULTCHA 2ND ANNIVERSARY!

Brought to you by Radical Empire Sounds Radical empire sounds
Mc Tafahri the Mic Templar and Mc Radics.

๐Ÿ“… 13th September
๐Ÿ“ Yardie Juja 236, Seagull Street
โฐ 12PM โ€“ 9PM

Guest Artists & Deejays
๐ŸŽค Suz-eye โ€ข J Saviour โ€ข Lewiser Kuul Vybz + more!
๐ŸŽง DJ Kingstar254 โ€ข DJ Zygy Zaga

Dub Plate Showcase Radical Empire Sounds vs XLV Sound System

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ฒ Jamaican food by Patwa Joint ๐Ÿ—๐Ÿฅฉ

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Advance: KSh 500 | Gate: KSh 700
๐ŸŽซ Tickets: available at Chuuna.com or scan the QR code!!

๐Ÿ“ฒ Follow Riddim Splash 254 RIDDIM SPLASH 254
for more info!

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช SHOW UP. SHOW OUT. SUPPORT KENYAN REGGAE! ๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”ฅ



๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช๐ŸŽถ KENYAN REGGAE MAGAZINE SHOUT-OUT ๐ŸŽถ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ชKenyan Reggae Magazine would like to give a BIG shout out and massive BIG UP to ...
30/08/2026

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช๐ŸŽถ KENYAN REGGAE MAGAZINE SHOUT-OUT ๐ŸŽถ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช

Kenyan Reggae Magazine would like to give a BIG shout out and massive BIG UP to Chokeman Dadah Chokeman Dadah for r the positive moves he continues to make for the music industry and, more specifically, for Kenyan Reggae Music. ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช

Yesterday, he curtain raised at Redsan at 30 โœจ and that is a BIG move! ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿพ

These are the kind of bold, positive moves that will help push Kenyan reggae beyond its usual circles and into the mainstream audience, creating greater visibility, recognition and appreciation for the incredible talent and music coming out of Kenya's reggae scene.

We need more of this.
This is how we move the culture forward. This is how we get noticed. This is how we grow.

BIG UP Chokeman Dadah! ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ”ฅ
Kenyan Reggae Magazine .
Our Music. Our Stories. Our Vibes.

โ€œMbwa mgeni hawezi bweka kwa wenyeweโ€As Kenyan Reggae Magazine, we remain committed to documenting, promoting and celebr...
22/08/2026

โ€œMbwa mgeni hawezi bweka kwa wenyeweโ€

As Kenyan Reggae Magazine, we remain committed to documenting, promoting and celebrating Kenyan reggae .

Our Music, Our Stories, Our Vibes.

Through edutainment, we continue to bridge the gap between the music, its history, the artists and audiences, while creating space for conversations around the growth and evolution of the culture.

Furthermore, we keenly observe the movements.

Our observation:
The foundation of reggae in Kenya remains somewhat fragile and diluted. The absence of a stronger sense of national ownership and pride in our reggae culture has, over time, contributed to the slow and challenging journey of establishing Kenyan reggae more firmly on the airwaves and within mainstream Kenyan pop culture.

There is also an important conversation around the stakeholders who have shaped this foundation over the years. As the industry evolves, there is a need to reassess some of the old approaches, structures and ways of thinking.
For the sake of the future of Kenyan reggae, and especially for the young generation coming into the industry, perhaps what is needed is a reset ๐Ÿ’ฃ an opportunity to reimagine the foundation and build something stronger, more inclusive and more reflective of our own musical identity.

There is also an interesting dynamic where international reggae voices and influences often receive greater visibility and recognition within our own spaces, while Kenyan reggae artists continue to work towards securing consistent platforms and audiences at home.

These are important conversations as we look at where Kenyan reggae has come from, where it stands today, and what is required to build a stronger and more sustainable future for the movement.

Special salutations and respect to Crucial Airborne Selector Airborne, Ronixx the Don
and 2 36 Sound Kultcha Radical empire sounds for their continued work in keeping the ๐Ÿ”ฅ burning and continuing to creae spaces for Kenyan reggae, our artists and our stories.

Our Music. Our Stories. Our Vibes.

NB/ photo attached is from one of the many Kenyan reggae mixes available online from different DJs/Selectors!

Today, help us wish Sapat Opips of 100% Kenyan Reggae a Happy birthday. Kenyan Reggae Magazine thanks you for your unwav...
30/01/2026

Today, help us wish Sapat Opips of 100% Kenyan Reggae a Happy birthday.

Kenyan Reggae Magazine thanks you for your unwavering dedication to Kenyan reggae music, for standing with us, and for continuously pushing our sound to the world.

Blessed Earthstrong ๐ŸŽŠ๐ŸŽ‰
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Help us wish our brother Selector Kabuba Austad Platesnurreri  a blessed earthstrong today. More life โค๏ธ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’š       fans
17/01/2026

Help us wish our brother Selector Kabuba Austad Platesnurreri a blessed earthstrong today. More life โค๏ธ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’š

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